Notime2ride

I submiited all my paper work on July 17, 2013, got finger printed on July 29. Received a call from my local PD on August 28. Within 1 hour of the call, I headed over to my local firearm shop and picked up my pistol. To be honest, I really didn't expect to have my FID and pistol purchase permit in 42 days. I wasn't even prepared to layout the cash. So, I had to ask the wife to pay the balance . Good thing for an understanding wife. She is waiting for her FID too. She applied two weeks after I did. I was really glad that the wait was only 6 weeks. I heard horror stories of people waiting 3 - 6 months just for an FID. I picked up a Para Elite Target 1911. Reason why I chose this pistol. I like the look and feel of a 1911, but most off all, I like the look of the two tone. I know it's a little too much for a first time pistol. So, I went a head and bought the .22 LR conversion for it. I wish the conversion was a two tone.........just kidding. I'm looking to do some plinking and some target practice. I'm planning on trying out the .22 conversion this weekend. As far as .45 cal, I will wait until I get the proper skill and training. Now, if I can only find more .22 LR ammo, I will be set.

Really basic, submitted application on July 17. My two refrences recieved their letters in less than a week. I got finger printed on the july 29. On August 28, I recieved a call from Hillsborough PD. My initial FID and pistol purchase permit was ready. So, 42 days. No additional paperwork was requested. However, one of my references didn't check off all the boxes on the references questionair. That promted a call to my reference from township detective. All in all, I was very surprised how effiecient my township was. My wife also applied for a FID. She got a letter sent to her job too. That was a shock. Her references recieved their letters in two weeks. She got finger printed last week. Still waiting. She's been waiting 3 weeks. She is a little bumbed out that I recieved mine first. But, I also applied two weeks before she applied.

Thank you to all for the kind welcome. Well, guess what,........after a 42 day wait, I received a call from my PD. Yup, to my surprise my FID and pistol permit was ready for pick up. That was quick, I heard from some people I know that the wait will be 3 months but can be 6 to 8 months. Well, I guess I got lucky, short wait.

Yeah, that's what I keep hearing. It's really hard to stay positive when I hear how tough NJ is in regards to firearm rights. I feel that every good law abiding citizen should have better access to firearms. After all it's our constitutional right. However, so many bad people have ruined that for the good people. I'm hearing from some people that the wait could be long and it's simply at random. Thank you

Well, I got finger printed on Tuesday. It was quick and easy. So I guess the long wait begins. I can't say I'm interested at how long the wait will be, but at least it will give me some time to save up enough cash to buy something nice.

Awesome, that was what I was hoping. Thank you there, brother. Looks like the Glock and the .22 conversion will be the route I will take. It's a little more than I wanted to spend but in the long run i will be saving some cash by using .22 ammo. Plus, if I wanted to try out some .40 ammo the switch over can be done easily, as I mentioned earlier I found a few hundred .22 ammo from when my step dad was around,

Thank you for the suggestions. I did look look at the Glock. I know it's not the same as an airsoft Glock, but my kid has an airsoft pistol that looks just like a Glock and I really like how it feels. If I could get a Glock that can be converted to .22 to save on ammo that would be perfect. I was wondering what the .22LR conversion was for, now I know. I also looked at the Neos, I did look at that one too. It's pretty cool that out of the 3 pistols you recommended I was seriously considering 2 of them. One question if I go the Glock 22 route and get the .22LR conversion kit, will I still be able to use .40 ammo? It's not a permanent conversion is it.? Thank you

Thank you! I did request a pistol permit. It was one application. I checked of the box for pistol. I only requested. I didn't know any better. 6-8 months, that would suck. I remember reading someplace that NJ law states 30 days to get your permit. So much for getting my hopes up for having it in 30 days. I knew I screwed up something. I only asked for 1 pistol permit. So, I would have to wait again should I want to get a larger pistol.

Well I took the first step and applied for my FID card. I never thought I would, but i did. Hopefully all will work out. I've really never been interested in firearms, most likely because I never knew anyone who had one. But after meeting a few people who enjoy them it sounds interesting. But my main reason for wanting a firearm is simple. It may not make sense to some people but it makes sense to me. I am concerned that we are slowly loosing our rights. So with that said, I am exercising my 2nd amendment right. I keep hearing that In NJ it can be difficult and long wait to get approved for a permit. Hopefully it won't be too bad. One of my references whom I added on my application has already received a question sheet about me. I have an appointment next week to get fingerprinted. I will most likely start of with a .22 caliber pistol. I'm sure I will have lots of time to think about it, so any suggestions would be great.